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Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor
"As you know, my time is up on February 27th, but I am still actively, in charge of the city. That is important that we continue to have leadership, running the city."

Reporter
"So. So have you begun winding down any at all putting things in place?"

Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor
"Of course, transition is important. And and the fact that we have our, our administrative team is important that during that gap before, when the election is called and, and we demit office, there is a window, where the administrative staff really run this city."

Reporter
"What shape is the city's finances in currently is Belize City Broke?"

Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor
"Belize city is never broke, we always face challenges as a city. It's no, secret. Belize City Council, contrary to what many people may say. We are in a good position. You have never heard me complain about, not meeting our salaries. Our main obligation is our staff. We have driven significant development in the city, in terms of infrastructure, in terms of social infrastructure. But we always face challenges as a municipality. You go through slow season, you go through peaks and valleys, and you have to be able to navigate those, financial challenges."

Reporter
"How does it feel that you're finally on your way out?"

Bernard Wagner, Belize City Mayor
"It's been a great run. I have enjoyed it. I've learned, so much. I've learned, I came in, anticipating to be able to do so much. And I would say this to many of the people that are aspiring, you have to really temper those expectations as you come into City Hall, because you will quickly find out that that, many of those plans that you have, those ambitions, really is driven by your ability to, to have funds that is important to, for any municipality."